Description
This Asian Salmon in Foil recipe features tender salmon fillets baked in a flavorful soy-ginger sauce, infused with honey, sesame oil, and garlic. Wrapped in foil packets and baked to perfection, this dish is a simple, healthy, and delicious main course that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, it offers bright and savory flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Salmon and Marinade
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the salmon.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha if using, creating a flavorful marinade.
- Prepare Foil Packs: Lay out four large sheets of foil and lightly grease each with cooking spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Salmon: Place one salmon fillet in the center of each foil sheet. Season each fillet lightly with salt and black pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Add Sauce: Spoon the prepared sauce evenly over each salmon fillet, ensuring they are well coated for maximum taste.
- Seal Foil Packets: Fold up the sides of the foil over the salmon, sealing the edges tightly to create closed packets that lock in moisture.
- Bake Salmon: Place the foil packets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve and Garnish: Carefully open the foil packets to avoid steam burns. Garnish the salmon with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- For a more complete and nutritious meal, add vegetables like bok choy, bell peppers, or snap peas inside the foil packets before cooking.
- Marinating the salmon in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking can intensify the flavor.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
